Kevin Warsh's nomination strengthens case for extended rate hold in Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump’s choice of Kevin Warsh as his nominee for the next U.S. Federal Reserve chair is reinforcing expectations of an extended interest rate hold in Korea.

2026-02-01

Kospi ticks up 0.3% on hopes for Fed rate cut, eased AI bubble fears

The Kospi added 11.72 points, or 0.3 percent, to close at 3,857.78 as revived hopes for a U.S. rate cut and eased fears over AI uncertainties boosted appetite for risky assets.

2025-11-25

Economic chiefs see limited domestic impact from latest U.S. rate cut

Korea's top economic policymakers said Thursday the latest interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to have a limited impact on the domestic economy.

2025-09-18

Bitcoin hits all-time high as market awaits Fed rate cut

Bitcoin reached a record high of $123,677, while ether and other cryptocurrencies also saw significant gains, driven by favorable macroeconomic data and expectations of potential U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

2025-08-14

BOK's Rhee warns against quick rate cut

Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Rhee Chang-yong on Friday advised the public not to expect a rate cut any time soon.

2023-07-14

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Kevin Warsh's nomination strengthens case for extended rate hold in Korea

Kospi ticks up 0.3% on hopes for Fed rate cut, eased AI bubble fears

Economic chiefs see limited domestic impact from latest U.S. rate cut

Bitcoin hits all-time high as market awaits Fed rate cut

BOK's Rhee warns against quick rate cut